State eyes wealthy Kenyans, firms with new coronavirus kitty

President Uhuru Kenyatta. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The government has launched a private sector-led Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund to gather resources for fighting the spread and impact of the virus.

In a statement issued Monday evening, President Uhuru Kenyatta said seed money for the newly created kitty will be drawn from salary cuts made by himself, Deputy President William Ruto and other officials in the Executive, Judiciary, Legislature and county governments as well as exchequer contributions.

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